The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said of 76 cases of monkey pox reported in 2018, 37 have been confirmed with one probable and two deaths in 15 states.

It is not easy to situate the political barometer of former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu in the Southwest geopolitical zone. Tinubu’s political fortunes increased exponentially after he served out his two terms as governor and handed over to his preferred candidate, his former chief of staff.    While Tinubu flourished both economically and politically…

Being a property owner comes with some prestige and swag in Nigeria, especially when the property is sited in a private developed estate or Government Reservation Area (GRA); but for landlords of Government Housing Estate, Iguosa, Edo State, they are staring nightmare in the face as their cherished property is at the risk of being…

The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has commiserated with Ghana and family of Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations and celebrated diplomat, over his passing at the age of 80. In a statement, Obaseki said Annan was a shining light of the African continent, who strode like a colossus in the diplomatic…

Minister of State Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire[/caption]Herbal and alternative medicine practitioners in the country have been encouraged to work towards finding a cure for cancer through medicinal plants.

No fewer than 500 youths in Edo State converged at the Edo Innovates Hub, Benin City, to engage policymakers and development experts on approaches to mainstreaming young people in development, as well as deploying technology in solving social and economic problems. The event, tagged: ‘Safe Spaces for Youths,’ was organised by the state government in…

Governor Samuel Ortom has threatened to institute a N10b-suit against the national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, as punitive, general, exemplary and aggravated damages for alleged defamatory and libelous publications against him. In a letter to the APC chairman by his lawyers, Samuel Irabor, dated August 10, 2018 and made available…

No fewer than 10 persons were killed following a robbery attack at two banks in Igarra, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The incident occurred at about 5 p.m. when the robbers invaded the community in attempt to rob the two commercial banks in the town killing…

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch has received an Award of Credence conferred on the Association and the immediate past Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Osaigbovo for their contributions to the Medical Profession and promoting excellence in public service by the Center for Ethics and Self Value Orientation. Edo State Branch Chairman of the NMA,…

The management of Presco Plc has distanced itself from any form of land grabbing activities as being alleged by some youths and indigenes of Orogho community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. Public Relations Manager/Head of Administration of Presco Plc, Mr. Anthony Uwajeh told The Guardian that the company was not aware of…

In line with the Islamic doctrine, which emphasizes helping the poor and needy in society, the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has empowered 71 Muslims in Edo with various items and cash presentation to ameliorate their suffering. Executive Director, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation, Prince Suleiman Olagunju, said the gesture is aimed at improving their lives as…

A 38-year-old mother of three has been killed by her lover, Osaremwinda Omobude Idumwonyi, 46, after he allegedly found male condoms inside her handbag in Benin City, the Edo State capital. It was gathered that the victim identified as Gladys Okoh, who had been separated with her husband, was stabbed with a kitchen knife thrice…